Membase has reached a new milestone with the release of beta 2, which is now available for download and includes significant enhancements such as support for datasets larger than the aggregate cluster memory, real-time and historical statistics, and client-side deployment of the membase proxy, moxi. The open-source project has received positive community feedback, with users praising its reliability and speed, although there have been calls for more technical information and clarification on incomplete features. The development team is focused on making the software more user-friendly and accessible, highlighting technical resources and easing access to information. Despite some initial incomplete features in beta 1, the core technology was prioritized, and beta 2 introduces added functionalities and monitoring tools to enhance user insight and performance tuning. The team encourages ongoing feedback to help shape future releases, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the continuous improvement process.